Library Information and Updates

Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) buildings are open to the public.
Masks are required for all visitors and staff.

Get up-to-date information about the COVID-19 VACCINE at the Whatcom County Department of Health and the Washington State Department of Health. To ensure the health of our community, we are following Gov. Jay Inslee’s Healthy Washington plan and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Whatcom County Health Department.

CURRENT LIBRARY SERVICES

IN-PERSON SERVICES: All library buildings are open. Come inside to stay cool, browse, check out books and magazines, pick up a movie on DVD or some music CDs, use library computers and printers, and ask staff for reference assistance. (No-contact services are also available.)

DIGITAL SERVICES: Explore eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming movies and music, databases, and more at wcls.org/digital-content.

CURBSIDE PICKUP: Reserve materials and pick them up curbside. Don’t know what you want? Call us. We’ll put together a bag of books, DVDs, and more based on your interests. Please allow 24 hours for fulfillment. Find out more here.

NEW: Schedule your curbside pickup appointment online through our Scheduler page at wcls.org/pickup

PRINTING: Call your local branch to arrange document printing and pickup.

WIFI AND LAPTOPS: We offer free WiFi, including access from library parking lots. You can borrow a library laptop for use on library property. One hour limit, based on availability.

ONLINE EVENTS: You can find lots to do on our events calendar, wcls.org/happenings.

LIBRARY OPEN HOURS & CURBSIDE PICKUP
(UPDATED JUNE 4, 2021)

Branch	Day and Time	Phone
Blaine	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-305-3637
Deming	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-592-2422
Everson	Mon-Thurs 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-966-5100
Ferndale	Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM	360-384-3647
Island	Tues 1:00 PM-7:00 PM Thurs 10:00 AM-5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-758-7145
Lynden	Mon-Thurs 9:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM-5:00 PM	360-354-4883
N. Fork	Tues 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Wed10:00 AM-6:00 PM Thurs10:00 AM-8:00 PM Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-599-2020
NW Drive Library Express	Daily: 6:00 AM-11:00 PM	360-305-3600
Pt. Roberts	Tues 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-945-6545
S. Whatcom	Tues-Wed 10:00 AM-8:00 PM Thurs-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-305-3632
Sumas	Mon 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Wed 10:00 AM-6:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM-5:00 PM	360-988-2501
Mobile Svcs Bkmobile	Glenhaven: Mon-3:00 – 7:00 pm Birch Bay: Wed-3:00 – 7:00 pm Wickersham: Thurs-3:00 – 5:00 pm Lake Samish: Thurs-5:30 – 7:00 pm	360-305-3599

WCLS EVENTS

View our calendar for more WCLS Events

WCLS NEWS

WCLS updates requirements in response to CDC announcement May 14, 2021
WCLS buildings reopen March 1 February 24, 2021
WCLS closes library buildings November 23, 2020
WCLS responds to Gov. Jay Inslee’s modified opening plan October 7, 2020
WCLS offers curbside pickup and other library services for patrons during building closures August 4, 2020
Online initiative gathers multimedia impressions of local life during COVID-19 June 8, 2020
WCLS prepares for phased return to service June 3, 2020
UPDATE 4/5/2020: WCLS closes branches to mitigate COVID-19 spread March 13, 2020
UPDATE 3/10/2020 COVID-19 information and resources, library event cancellations March 6, 2020

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